Overall
#20
NFC East · 2026 Preview
Dallas Cowboys
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
2025 rankings
2025 rankings
#4
Offense rank
#32
Defense rank
2026 PFM Power Rankings
Based on the previous three seasons and 2026 schedule strength. Offseason personnel changes are not modeled.
Offense
#5
Defense
#32
2026 Unit Breakdown
Player archetypes and unit indicators currently available for this team.
Offense
Quarterback
Primary Archetype
Vertical ThrowerSecondary Archetypes
Efficiency QBImproviser
QB Archetype Score
0.897Confidence
HighDak Prescott ranks in the top 3 among quarterbacks for deep completion efficiency.
Running Back
Primary Archetype
Power RunnerSecondary Archetypes
Efficiency RunnerExplosive Runner
RB Archetype Score
0.937Confidence
HighJavonte Williams has the highest Power Runner archetype score among running backs.
WR/TE Receiving Corps
Receiving Profile
Contribution Score
73.9Stability
Higher StabilityThe Contribution Score summarizes 2025 production and efficiency for the team's WRs and TEs on a 0–100 scale, with more weight on players who received more targets. Stability shows how often small input changes altered how the unit compared with nearby teams; higher means fewer changes.
2026 Strength of Schedule
Based on opponents' 2025 record
#20
SOS rank (1 = toughest)
49.3%
Opponents' avg win%
#20 of 32
Dallas Cowboys face the No. 20 toughest schedule in the league by this measure. Their 2026 opponents posted a combined 49.3% win rate in 2025.
Rest of the NFC East
| Team | 2025 Off Rank | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | #21 | Below avg |
| Philadelphia Eagles | #19 | Below avg |
| Washington Commanders | #24 | Below avg |